We Provide Hope
To Those in Need

Help us create a better today for cancer warriors undergoing chemo.

We Need Your Help

Beyond Basic Needs is committed to providing essential Chemo Care Kits to those in need.

Currently, we are out of stock due to overwhelming demand. However, we are actively fundraising to replenish our supply and resume shipping.

Your support is crucial. By making a donation, you directly contribute to our mission of providing comfort and care to individuals undergoing chemo treatments.

Our Mission

We founded Beyond Basic Needs to give loved ones a tangible way to support someone facing a cancer diagnosis. Our mission is to turn care into action, providing an easy and meaningful way for support networks to uplift and comfort those in treatment. For Cancer Warriors undergoing chemotherapy, we provide Chemo Care Kits. We believe these kits inspire, uplift, and help our community thrive during this challenging time. Beyond Basic Needs is powered by heart—our board are all volunteers. Every dollar you give goes directly into creating and delivering these kits, bringing comfort and hope to someone fighting through the toughest days of their life. Your generosity makes an immediate, tangible impact—because no one should feel alone in their battle.

1100+

Cancer Warriors Supported

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Chemo Care Kits

A Chemo Care Kit is designed for cancer warriors undergoing chemotherapy. Each kit contains a port pillow, comfy socks, lip balm, and a variety of goodies that these warriors deserve.

A Port Pillow protects the port from the seat belt.

What People Are Saying About Our Chemo Care Kits

At Beyond Basic Needs, we meet cancer warriors where they are on their journey. Our Chemo Care Kits support cancer warriors through their treatments.

{I got my Chemo Care Kit, and it felt like I am being loved and taken care of by your team! It made my day!
Josalee
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What you do for those of us going through such a big hurdle is amazing. We are grateful!

Sam
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Thank you immensely. As a warrior myself, I know firsthand how special and uplifting these can be!

Dina
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I’m recently diagnosed and actively in treatment. I really appreciate the thoughtfulness which brightened my day. Learning to take care of myself a little more every day with your help. I love everything in my Chemo Care Kit!

Chanda
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I received my package and want to Thank You from the bottom of my heart. I was having a bad day, and receiving the package put a smile on my face and lifted my spirits. Again Thank you so much for your love and support!!

Alecia
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I got my Chemo Care Kit package today. Thank you so much. Every item was so thoughtful. I appreciated each one and I appreciate what you do for cancer patients. Thank you again.

Linda
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The honest care that I received from them was wonderful. they gave me much-needed advice and I no longer felt alone. they customized their program to things I needed and were just beautiful to speak with. I have had the most wonderful time knowing that I have this kind of support.

Tammy
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Thank you for being a light in the darkest moments, reminding me that I am not defined by this disease and that I have the strength to face what’s ahead. The impact you’ve had on my life is something I will carry with me forever.

Chloe
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Thank you SO MUCH for this Chemo Care Kit!! It’s so special and thoughtful, I Love it and all of y’all who donated.

Patricia
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I just wanted to say thank you very much for my beautiful Chemo Care Kit. Everything was so nice. It means a lot especially when your birthday’s coming up and you are alone.

Lynda
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I just want to thank you so much. Your kindness lifts my spirits and is just as important as the wonderful gifts you have sent. You have guided me to several wonderful resources as well; thanks for being there for me. You have been a huge part of my healing after my breast cancer surgeries and treatments.

Tammy
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I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart, I am so blessed to have an organization like yours reaching out to people like us who know they are dying, but this act of kindness is so appreciated. God Bless your continued work.

Timothy
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Thank you very much. This put a smile on my face. Thanks for thinking of me. I appreciate the kindness of your heart very much!!

Lang
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Thank you so much, I was just sitting here crying and opened your email so I really appreciate it. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Juliane
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I received by package from Beyond Basic Needs today. I am so happy and thank you for all the stuff, especially the chemo port pillow and the temporary eye browse. Thank you Beyond Basic Needs, truly appreciate it.

Pratima
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This makes me cry because you have actually been through this yourself, and what an amazing soul you are. Thank you, I needed a bright light today, and you are one.

Lisa
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I am so thankful for the gift box Beyond Needs generously provided me. It brought such delight to me and nourished my soul. Thank you for your generosity and support in helping me along this journey.

Amy B
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Thank you so very much for helping this newly diagnosed, scared cancer patient.

Cynthia
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As my treatment plan begins to take shape, the anxiety comes in waves, overwhelming me at times. But the kindness and compassion from people like you have truly been transformative. All of the love and encouragement have made this terrifying journey feel a little less heavy and have filled my heart with hope.

Chloe
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When you hear you have cancer, everything is going through your mind, and when the doctors are telling you, it’s like it goes in one ear and out the other. Just so much to process, and I still can’t process everything.

Shannon
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Praise God for your ministry, and I pray when I am done with all this, I will be able to give back. Thank you 💖

Yvonne
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Thank you so much. Very good folks here. I requested my mom a Chemo Care Kit, and two days later, I received an email saying it was on the way! You guys are awesome.

Raven
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It means a lot when going through this journey. It is so beautiful of you to send a Chemo Care Kit. I have been doing this since 2008.

Lynda
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Thank you so much for the kit. I have surgery tomorrow, and the items will all come in handy, and some already have. Lots of useful and fun items. The socks and turban are great. You are doing such a nice gesture.

Ginger
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I have been in and out of the hospital, and I haven’t had time to write this email until right now. I wanted to thank you so much after receiving your package I was so happy with everything in it, and will be utilized. It put the biggest smile on my face and I’m so very grateful. Thank you so much!

Nick
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Thank you for sending a Chemo Care Kit. We’re so grateful for wonderful organizations like these that help get us through the most difficult times. I just know this kit will help keep us going.

Tracey
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Thank you so much. Kindness travels with the speed of light.

Amy
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I received my package. Thank you so much. It’s so helpful and thoughtful. I really appreciate it and it gave me a smile. You’re so kind to do what you do. Thanks again.

Sarah
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Thank you for what you are doing, I appreciate you more than you know. God bless you all.

Kristi G
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Thank you so much!!! It gives me something to look forward to in these dark days.

Gena
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Thank you so much!! I really appreciate this.

Margo
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I was blessed to receive a care package from Beyond Basic Needs. I was really touched by the compassionate response. I was recently diagnosed, and what a wonderful feeling to have this kind of support. My package included items that were obviously well thought out. There were also items that I didn’t know I needed until I received them. Thank you so, so much from the bottom of my heart.

Della G.
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I am so thankful and filled with gratitude to receive your generous offering for my journey. It’s supportive organizations and people such as you guys that connect me to the community. Thank you once again.

Amy
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I absolutely love everything you have done with the Chemo Chare Kit. Fantastic, I couldn’t be happier.

Jessica
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The care package was very helpful and beautiful ….thank u much for keeping me in prayer ….God Bless you all ….❤️💟❤️

Nancy
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I received your package today, and I appreciate everything included. I put the biggest smile on my face. Everything will be used by me. I am so grateful. Thank you so so so much.

Nickolas
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I got the care package today for my mom, she loves it! She said she’s been needing lip balm and was thinking about a back scratcher the other day, so she was so happy to see she got those. She’s also been dealing with constipation, she’s on prescription medicine for it, but she’s also gonna try the teabag you sent and see if that helps. The masks are also nice as well, we were in need of those! Everything is very appreciated, and she was happy to see everything she got and asked me to say thank you for her but also thank you from me. Whenever I ask her if she needs anything, she says no, but she was very happy to see the stuff in the care package and said how she’s been wanting that, so thank you for helping and making her happy!

Lexie
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I really appreciate what you guys do for all of us.

Tammy
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It is so humbling to reach out to others for help at this trying time, but I am finding myself greatly challenged. I never believed I would find myself in this position, but I am. I believe your donation of a Chemo Care Kit will be quite helpful and uplifting as well.

Angeli
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I appreciate it so much. I received my kit yesterday, and it was the pick-me-up that I was needing. As I’m about to start treatment soon, it’s something that would really lift my spirits, and I’m excited to be able to receive one.

Marika
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Thank you so much! I’m on my 9th month of treatment, and you said it perfectly…EVERYTHING in your life changes when the Big “C” comes along! What you are doing is the work of an angel, and is so very appreciated!

Cheryl
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Thank you so much for all the wonderful stuff. I really appreciate it very much.

Dusty
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Thank you for helping us all. You are a blessing.

Vickie
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I was recently diagnosed a couple of days ago. I appreciate your support.

Della
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I received my Chemo Care Kit today, thank you, thank you for all the lovely gifts.

Nancy
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Thank you for doing this for people currently going through this hard season of life.

Alisha
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Thank goodness for individuals such as you. It has been an awful experience.

Wayne
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My mom’s diagnosis happened just before Christmas, so everything is very new to us, and I was seeking some hope and community. Thanks again.

Roxy
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Thank you for your caring heart in doing these. I was scrolling on Google looking for something that I could put in a cancer basket for my son, who was recently diagnosed with cancer. The website popped up about a free cancer gift and I thought that it would be an encouragement and feel like you are being wrapped in a hug to get one of these. Since I am currently going through cancer, I understand how alone you sometimes feel, especially when you don’t have a lot of friends or family. So I signed up for myself and thought that if I liked it, I would sign up my son. Well, you were very kind to allow me to sign us both up. With the economy the way it is, it can get expensive really quickly when buying a gift to encourage someone you love. Thank you!

Kelli
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I requested a kit for my mom who is currently going through cancer, she had just got her port installed last week, and she’ll be starting chemo soon. thank you for everything you do to support the warriors battling cancer, God bless.

Lexie

Make An Impact Today

Chemo Care Kits

Support Cancer Warriors Undergoing Chemo

Each donation of just $25 buys a kit that contains a pillow, comfy socks, lip balm, and a variety of goodies that these warriors deserve.

If you would like to request a Chemo Care Kit, click here.

A Message From Our Founder

I’m Rachel Minion, the co-founder of Beyond Basic Needs.

I was diagnosed with Cancer of the Appendix seven years ago in my mid-thirties. The minute you hear the word cancer, your life changes in ways only a cancer warrior can describe. Not only did it change for me, but for my entire support network.

After I recovered, I dedicated my life to helping other cancer warriors and friends in my support network.

In our attempt to change the world, my husband and I created Beyond Basic Needs to help our community thrive.

Rachel Minion

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